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Compensation manager salary in New York, NY (Updated 2026)

How much does a Compensation Manager make in New York, NY?

Average base salary

$144,374
16%
above national average
Average $144,374
Low $95,780
High $217,621

The average salary for a compensation manager is $144,374 per year in New York, NY. 73 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 30, 2026).

Compensation Manager job openings in New York, NY

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Manager, Compensation
Goodwin Procter LLP3.8out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$135,000 - $175,000 a year
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Compensation Manager in New York, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
CEDAR
 
$203,500per year
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Tandym Group
 
$192,500per year
Rockefeller Capital Management
 
$190,000per year
WilmerHale
 
$185,500per year
Vaco
 
$185,000per year
Gibson Dunn
 
$180,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Compensation Managers near New York, NY

  1. West Harrison, NY
    $169,752 per year
  2. Albany, NY
    $159,338 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $144,374 per year
  4. Brooklyn, NY
    $134,941 per year
  5. Melville, NY
    $106,781 per year

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The average salary for a Compensation Manager is $144,374 per year in New York, NY. This figure is based on 73 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 30, 2026.

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Compensation Manager salaries in New York, NY typically range between a low of $95,780 and a high of $217,621 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Compensation Manager in New York, NY include West Harrison, NY at $169,752 per year, Albany, NY at $159,338 per year, and Brooklyn, NY at $134,941 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Compensation Manager in New York, NY include CEDAR ($203,500 per year) and Tandym Group ($192,500 per year).